"A concession or relaxation in a qualifying examination merely enables entry of a candidate into the zone of consideration and cannot be treated as relaxation in
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"The term ‘Court’ used in Section 28-A would include under its ambit the High Court and this Court as well; any interpretation to the contrary would
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The Supreme Court of India on March 25, 2026 set aside a Gujarat High Court order that had cancelled a Letter of Award and an executed contract
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"The conviction can be sustained on the sole testimony of the prosecutrix, if it inspires confidence... minor contractions or small discrepancies should not be a ground
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"Attempting to remedy such a structural disadvantage embedded in years of service assessments by mere anonymisation of the MDS is akin to adjusting the lens of
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"It is important to note that the exemption notification required proof that the raw naphtha was ‘intended for use’ in the manufacture of fertiliser and not
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"We are at a loss to conceive of a situation where an action of the Rent Authority can render the finding confirmed on appeal to
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"The fundamental object of a charge is thus one of notice and not a mere ritualistic formality." Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, held that a
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"Where control is assumed by the State, the legal consequences arising from that control cannot, in fairness, be shifted back to a private insurer whose contractual
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"A contract cannot provide that one party will be the arbiter to decide whether he committed breach or the other party committed breach — that question
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"Once the appellant converted to Christianity, the caste status, which he earlier enjoyed as a member of the Madiga community, stood eclipsed in the eyes of
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"DSC personnel, being an integral part of the Indian Army, are subject to the Army Act, 1950 and governed by the applicable statutory provisions... All pensionary
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"The recipient of a concession has no legally enforceable right against the Government to grant of a concession except to enjoy the benefits of the concession
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"A mere reference to the names of family members in a criminal case arising out of a matrimonial dispute, without specific allegations indicating their active involvement
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"The constitutional guarantee of just compensation cannot be rendered contingent upon the magnitude of the financial burden", Supreme Court of India dismissed NHAI's Review Petition seeking
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"Once a matter stands disposed of, the Court becomes functus officio and does not retain jurisdiction to entertain an application except in the narrow situations recognized
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"The basic requirement of an arbitration agreement — mutuality and consensus ad idem — was completely absent", In a ruling that sharply reaffirms the foundational requirements of
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A forged Will. A dead man's land allotted to the wrong Kala Singh. Collaterals who never once knocked on a court door during their lifetimes.
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“Mere Delay Within Limitation Cannot Defeat Equitable Relief Absent Waiver, Abandonment or Prejudice” – In a landmark judgment vindicating the rights of purchasers in specific
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“Promotion in Name Alone Is Not Promotion in Law”, In a significant exposition on service jurisprudence, the Madras High Court clarified that a mere change
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"A concession or relaxation in a qualifying examination merely enables entry of a candidate into the zone of consideration and cannot be treated as relaxation in
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"The term ‘Court’ used in Section 28-A would include under its ambit the High Court and this Court as well; any interpretation to the contrary would
read more
The Supreme Court of India on March 25, 2026 set aside a Gujarat High Court order that had cancelled a Letter of Award and an executed contract
read more
"The conviction can be sustained on the sole testimony of the prosecutrix, if it inspires confidence... minor contractions or small discrepancies should not be a ground
read more
"Attempting to remedy such a structural disadvantage embedded in years of service assessments by mere anonymisation of the MDS is akin to adjusting the lens of
read more
"It is important to note that the exemption notification required proof that the raw naphtha was ‘intended for use’ in the manufacture of fertiliser and not
read more
"We are at a loss to conceive of a situation where an action of the Rent Authority can render the finding confirmed on appeal to
read more
"The fundamental object of a charge is thus one of notice and not a mere ritualistic formality." Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, held that a
read more
"Where control is assumed by the State, the legal consequences arising from that control cannot, in fairness, be shifted back to a private insurer whose contractual
read more
"A contract cannot provide that one party will be the arbiter to decide whether he committed breach or the other party committed breach — that question
read more
"Once the appellant converted to Christianity, the caste status, which he earlier enjoyed as a member of the Madiga community, stood eclipsed in the eyes of
read more
"DSC personnel, being an integral part of the Indian Army, are subject to the Army Act, 1950 and governed by the applicable statutory provisions... All pensionary
read more
"The recipient of a concession has no legally enforceable right against the Government to grant of a concession except to enjoy the benefits of the concession
read more
"A mere reference to the names of family members in a criminal case arising out of a matrimonial dispute, without specific allegations indicating their active involvement
read more
"The constitutional guarantee of just compensation cannot be rendered contingent upon the magnitude of the financial burden", Supreme Court of India dismissed NHAI's Review Petition seeking
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"Once a matter stands disposed of, the Court becomes functus officio and does not retain jurisdiction to entertain an application except in the narrow situations recognized
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"The basic requirement of an arbitration agreement — mutuality and consensus ad idem — was completely absent", In a ruling that sharply reaffirms the foundational requirements of
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"Issues in both the proceedings are similar arising from the same awards and between the same parties — joint hearing will avoid the possibility of
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"The Sine Qua Non For Exercise Of Power Under Section 482 CrPC For Quashing An FIR Is That A Finding Must Be Recorded That The
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“Legal aid must be real, not a token — courts should notify convicts when appointing amicus”, In a significant ruling balancing fairness with judicial efficiency,
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A forged Will. A dead man's land allotted to the wrong Kala Singh. Collaterals who never once knocked on a court door during their lifetimes.
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“Mere Delay Within Limitation Cannot Defeat Equitable Relief Absent Waiver, Abandonment or Prejudice” – In a landmark judgment vindicating the rights of purchasers in specific
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“Promotion in Name Alone Is Not Promotion in Law”, In a significant exposition on service jurisprudence, the Madras High Court clarified that a mere change
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On 9 January 2026, the Delhi High Court, in a detailed judgment authored by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, dismissed two cross-second appeals filed by the
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"Due process of law was paid mere lip-service — the element of fairness must be read into due process for the said term to have any meaningful
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“Mere Default In Repayment Attracts Liability—Mens Rea Not Required Under TNPID Act”, Madras High Court has upheld the conviction of two accused for running a
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“Putting Proposal to Vote Went ‘Way Beyond Internal Meetings’ – Delhi High Court delivered a significant ruling on the contours of a liquidator’s conduct during liquidation proceedings
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"A Debuttar Property Vests in the Deity and Is Impartible — Its Inclusion in a Partition Suit Is a Glaring Error", Calcutta High Court partly allowed a
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“A Muslim Cannot Bequeath Property to His Own Heirs Without Their Consent”, Allahabad High Court dismissed a first appeal under Section 96 CPC, affirming the
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“‘Attempt To Commit Murder Was Not Their Common Intention At All’, Allahabad High Court has reiterated that vicarious liability under Section 34 IPC cannot be
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“An assessee cannot be held accountable for the glitches or rather the functioning or malfunctioning of the ITBA portal”, In a significant ruling for tax litigation arising
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“A Licensee Who Participates In A Policy Framework Cannot Challenge Its Conditions After Failing To Secure Renewal”, In a significant ruling concerning the regulatory powers of the
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“Fair Trial Is Not A Matter of Forum Shopping, But of Cogent Grounds”, In a sharp rebuke to misuse of the transfer jurisdiction in criminal
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"While Deciding An Application Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, The Court Has To Confine Itself To The Averments Made In The Plaint — Defence
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“Land Encroachment Act Cannot Be Invoked Against Occupants Of Grama Natham House Sites”, In a significant ruling clarifying the legal status of Grama Natham lands, the
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“When the FIR itself contains a pre-packaged list of 16 accused with full parentage, suspicion of prior consultation and political targeting cannot be brushed aside”
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“Oral Understanding Cannot Defeat Written Registered Title—Unproven Will Worth No More Than the Paper It's Written On”, In a decisive ruling Delhi High Court upholding a trial
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"Corrupt Officials Know Many Tricks — The Manner and Mode of Corruption Cannot Be Defined in a Straitjacket Formula", Calcutta High Court dismissed a revisional
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The Bombay High Court held that Call Detail Records (CDRs) relied upon to establish the presence of the accused or their association with the victim are of no
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“You cannot invoke Order XIV Rule 2 after evidence is led — limitation is a mixed question, not a shortcut to derail trial”, A civil trial that
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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